I have cancer....the road to recovery

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

To say I'm shocked would be a total understatement!!! I know you've been unusually quiet lately, but I thought it was that you were still recovering from the pneumonia. Once again it's amazing how blessings come in such hidden packages - had you not gotten pneumonia, you wouldn't have had lung x-rays done and the "shadow" would have gone undetected.....probably until it was too late. I'm SO glad it appears this was discovered earlier rather than later, and I'm also SO glad that you work where you do!

I know you will be up and about very shortly after the surgery. My doctor told me I'd be off work for two weeks after mine. I had the surgery on Friday and was back to work the next Tuesday for a short period and back to work full-time in a week.

The thing you need to remember is to take it easy and don't push yourself. Call on neighbors and nearby friends to help - don't think you can do this all on your own. You remind me of my mother in that you get much more enjoyment out of helping others that having others do for you. When she was in the hospital and the nurses came to visit, they ended up talking more about the nurse and what was going on in her life rather than how my mother was feeling. I can picture you doing the same thing, and I can picture you walking the halls - in your fashionable hospital gown no less - checking in on other patients and making sure their spirits are up. And I say, if that helps you to feel better then go for it....just don't push it and remember to take care of yourself first.

Everyone in our house will have fingers and paws crossed and many good thoughts and prayers will be flying your way that everything goes well, the cancer hasn't spread, they get it all the first time and you have a full and speedy recovery.

Please keep us updated on sir-jury dates, places, etc. Hopefully the hospital will have and email thingy like they did for Kelly so we can inundate you with good thoughts while you're recuperating.

I know you are strong and you will beat this, but please don't hesitate to reach out - we'll be here for you.

[jazzcat]

Slick, you have a great attitude and that is half the battle! My mother battled and won over breast cancer and my Dad did the same with prostate cancer.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

[petslover]

Slick.. I am so very sorry to hear about your situation. It can't be easy. but wow... You are one strong lady.. and that attitude will help you beat this nasty "thing". I will be praying for you every night. Just keep up the great attitude.

[My Peanuts]

I'm so sorry to hear this. You sound like you have a great attitude towards this. Good luck and my prayers are with you.

[lizbud]

Slick, I'm so glad the prognosis for this type of disease is very good.
Sending very best wishes & positive vibes your way.Thank you so much
for sharing this burden with friends. We are all with you in spirit.Big hugs(HUGS)Liz & the furkids.

[rg_girlca]

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news Slick.

I had stage 4 Uterian Cancer and just told my doc, to do what he had to do to get me well, as I was not ready to go just yet. He did and that was 12 years ago. It does help to have a positive attitude.

You can beat this and I pray will all my might that it hasn't spread.

We are all here for you and will be holding your hand every step of the way.

((((((HUGS))))))

[kuhio98]

Crap! Why does crappy things like this happen to such wonderful people? Sometimes I really have to wonder what they're thinking "up there". I have absolutely no doubt that you will recover completely. Your attitude is amazing. And yes, you'll probably have moments of doubt and down days, but you'll have lots of PT support and purr therapy to pull you through. If you need anything ~ I mean anything ~ please let us know.

[Anita Cholaine]

I'm a little bit in shock right now... I'm so sorry
I know you'll get through all this (((((hugs))))) I really admire your attitude, it's good to know that you're not scared and not alone (and it's even better that you know this)

[Husky_mom]

I´m in totaol shock here, but be sure I am here for you ALWAYS.......adn just keep that attitude adn highspirit through all of the process, YOU´LL BE FINE.....and we will be here for you and sending you our best wishes for a fully recovery adn you´ll be in our thoughts every day.........take care of yourself.........and let´s call some firemen too .....you and a hunky nurse hmmm.......HOT!! LOL

be strong and even if I am not so close to you I do care about you, sorry I don´t have advice on he subject but no mater what I´m here for support....((HUGS)).....

[zippy-kat]

It's taken me some time to think of the right words to say and I'm still not sure I've found them.

There are actually several blessings here even though they seem to be "hidden" by the terror that mere word (cancer) instills. As T&P's Mom said, if there ever was a time to be thankful for pneumonia, now is it. Considering the circumstances, you work in one of the best places possible!! Too, there's a favorable prognosis and I'm sure that you'll be on the mend soon.

IFROG and UFROG... thus you know, everything happens for a reason and there'll be nothing given to you that you can't handle. {{hugs}}

[cyber-sibes]

Gosh Slick, you sure have a great attitude! I would be frantic. Will keep you in my prayers, and am going to look forward to that "see you in Findlay " next year! I had surgery last year and while it wasn't on my list of the most fun things I've ever done, I can tell you that I feel better than I have for years. Gotta keep looking at the big picture.

Recovery is a great time to do things you keep putting off, like reading, painting, contacting old friends. I developed a serious case of PT addiction while I spent 6 weeks at home!

[moosmom]

Slick,

You ARE going to beat this, just the way my daughter did over 14 years ago. Her strong will and determination helped her beat brain cancer. I know you can do it!!

I'll PM you with my cellphone number. Call me anytime. I've got plenty of minutes.

[ramanth]

Continued heartfelt healing vibes!! Great news that you like your surgeon. Sounds like you've got a great support network. You'll beat this!!

[borzoimom]

I have seen alot of commercials for a place called the "Cancer Treatment Center". They use a series of cures and treatments with a excellent success rate. Here is the link : http://www.cancercenter.com/ .
I am in shock here. I went through a scare two months back, almost afraid to say it out loud. Mine ended up not being.
Please contact these people. I am at a loss for words what else I can say.
YOu are in my prayers for recovery.

[slick]

Thank you borzoimom but I live near Vancouver, BC Canada. Those treatment centres are only in the States. I'm sure we have something similar up here but believe me, I'm in good hands. I love my surgeon and trust him with my life.

Have decided that since my outside Christmas lights went up on Wednesday, that today is a very fitting day to put up my Christmas Tree. I'm so looking foward to the lights. The only thing missing is my Speckles. She so loved to sleep under it on on the tree skirt.